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The Value of Physical Abilities Testing
by Deborah Lechner | December 1, 2016 at 6:01 am Work injuries can be expensive: Not only are companies faced with the direct costs of injury treatment and recovery, but indirect costs, including hiring and training replacement employees, investigating accidents, implementing corrective measures, repairing damaged equipment, and dealing with lost productivity, lower employee morale and absenteeism, can add up quickly. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, these indirect costs can range from 1.1 to 4.5 times the direct costs of the…
Physical Therapy Treatment Approaches for Muscle Strain
The physical therapy treatment approaches that can help muscle strain include ice or heat, electro therapeutic modalities and patient education.
What to do about Vertigo? How can physical therapy help?
[WHAT TO DO ABOUT VERTIGO? HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP?] Feeling dizzy - this time of year is prime time for acute onset of vertigo. Did you know that ther...
Should We Be Doing Molecular Testing at the Time of Acquired Resistance?
A study of ALK-positive lung cancer raises questions about the role of repeat biopsies, as well as the relative value of tissue versus plasma molecular testing.
Fitness Professionals: 5 Tips for Marketing to Physical Therapists
In light of my post earlier this week on how essential it is for fitness professionals to understand corrective exercise, I received an outstanding guest blog submission from physical therapist Ann Wendel that will serve as an excellent follow-up. As Eric alluded to in his recent post, it takes time and energy to build a […]
What to Know About Physical Therapy for Pain Management
Published November 26, 2019 When you’re experiencing pain, there’s no doubt you’re on the search for a way to feel better. And you’re not alone: Roughly 20 percent of the population experience chronic pain , according to the CDC, with the National Institutes of Health calling it a “silent epidemic.” “The prevalence of chronic pain and the increasing use of opioids—which have led to addiction and…
Physical Therapy: What To Expect
WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY? Physical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…
Why Physical Rehab Is So Important
WebMD explains how physical therapy after knee or hip replacement surgery can help speed your recovery.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: What can you expect from therapy?
What results can you expect form therapy? Betsy Muellenbach, physical therapist at Aurora Rehabilitation Center in Slinger, discusses what conditions she tre...
Aquatic Therapy: Taking Healing A Step Further
Aquatic Therapy, also known as Hydro Therapy, is being used more and more for rehabilitation from injury and joint replacement surgery. The water allows the patient an increased range of motion as well as the ability to put more weight on a healing or swollen joint. Peak Performance offers Aquatic Therapy in its
Maximizing the Value of Referrals in Physical Therapy Practice
Learn how to increase the value of your referrals in physical therapy practice. Register here.
10 Tips to Help You Sail Through Physical Therapy
Headed to physical therapy? WebMD shows you what to expect and how to get the most out of your sessions.
Slideshow: 10 Tips to Help You Sail Through Physical Therapy
Headed to physical therapy? WebMD shows you what to expect and how to get the most out of your sessions.
